Toyota Yaris Cross 1500cc hybrid is a new car model in Kenyan market. It is receiving a warm welcome even though it has a low uptake, probably because it is new and many people are yet to acquaint themselves with it. Nonetheless, it is a fast moving car in the Toyota category in Nairobi with many car model buyers being ladies who have a lower budget of less than Kenya shillings 3.2Million and want fuel efficient Toyota model. So far inquiries are many and very encouraging.

Currently, Toyota Harrier is the only SUV that one can find in Nairobi in the Toyota category besides Toyota RAV4 so Yaris is coming for fill the gab of Toyota SUV below Kenya shillings 3.5Million.

Power and fuel consumption

Toyota Yaris consumes up to 25km/litre and being an e-four, it means the car uses two motors – at the front and at the rear side. The front motor generates 59 kW (approx. 80 hp) and 141 Nm of torque whereas the rear motor which also called an induction motor adds 3.9 kW and 52 Nm of torque to the rear wheels for all-wheel-drive traction. It takes the car 10-12 seconds to attain 100km/hour.

Unlike many Toyota models in Kenyan market, this particular unit comes with a radio with language selection hence one can choose to use English or any other foreign language both on digital cluster and on the radio. So if you are used to European cars and Mazda know that Toyota has also improved and is moving with the world. It is also apply car play and android auto connect.